Literacy studies - master

Literacy studies are the study of reading, writing and the written text in a social and cultural context. Writing is a key factor in social organisation and cultural development, and the medium of a wide range of communication technologies. It is often claimed that the central role of reading and texts is one of the most important characteristics of modern societies.

Our focus is on the English language, and the programme is equivalent to a Masters in English from the point of view of teaching and research competence. It includes literary, linguistic and educational approaches to literacy, and there is a choice between a range of taught modules.

Our students have produced theses on topics ranging from medieval alchemical texts to cookbooks, digital media and second-language writing. All our thesis supervisors are active researchers.

The Masters Programme in Literacy Studies offers a unique, crossdisciplinary approach to the subject of literacy: the study of books, reading, writing and the written text. The programme is run entirely in English, and we aim at providing highquality instruction in a fairly small but dynamic research environment with many international links. Students who have completed the programme will be awarded the title of Master in Literacy Studies. The programme is useful for a wide variety of careers.

Career opportunities
The Literacy Studies programme is suitable both for those who plan a career within education and those who wish to have a general degree that is applicable for many different careers. Particularly relevant areas include media, cultural administration and the publishing business.

The programme also qualifies for studies at PhD level.

Studyplan

The course normally builds upon a first degree such as the Norwegian Bachelor degree or equivalent, which includes at least 80 sp English, 30 sp of which must be at Higher Level.

80 sp corresponds to 1 1/3 year of full-time study.